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Able to tutor in both reading and writing, K-12. Master's of Science in Reading done through Northwest Missouri State. I have tutored a 3rd grader as well as a freshman in high school.
Margaret S.
Kansas City, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as creative, easy going and caring.
I like working with kids because they are fun and see the world in a whole new light. They are exploring and learning in everything they do.
I'm looking for a job that works with children where I can sing, read, do crafts and do various cognitive activities.
I...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Monica C.
Kansas City, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
English, Writing, Math, Science, And Social Studies/History, And Research Tutor
I am a single mother of two grown kids (in their 20's). I have a BA in Government with a Concentration in Communications. For most of my career, I had my own company, MCR Consulting (Marketing, Communications, and Research). I had large corporate clients, including Sprint.
As a tutor, I can help with English, (creating good...
I am a college graduate from Rhodes College and would love to help your child achieve their academic goals. I received my degree in business and my minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I am extremely knowledgeable in Spanish, being fluent and having tutored students of all ages and levels to help improve their written,...
I am a college student at UCM where I am getting a degree inn Biology with a concentration in Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation. I have a year of tutoring experience where I tutored in a Spanish class for first year Spanish students. I have 4 years of experience in Spanish. I am most comfortable with teaching Science...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently in university to be a teacher. I am majoring in elementary education and getting a minor in special education and am set to graduate in 2024. In my free time I enjoy reading, crocheting, and ice skating. I have a few years of child care and tutoring under my belt from shadowing classrooms and babysitting. I love...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Chelsea was a pleasure and our son loved her! I'd absolutely recommend her."
Lindsay M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Washington University in St. Louis in 2019, and I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas. My background in psychological science sets me apart from other tutors and enables me to help my students to not only earn...
5.0
"We've had 10+ tutors in our home over the course of 4 years, ranging from foreign language to chemistry to ACT, and all have been outstanding, but no one compares to Julia when it comes to preparation for a lesson. Julia continues to think about her students when...
Holly C.
Shanice W.
Kansas City, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
International Teacher With Several Years Of Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for stopping by my profile. I am a 32-year-old international teacher with several years of babysitting/child care experience. I have a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Special Education. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I have my own transportation and I...
Shanice can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Shanice is AMAZING! If I can give her 100 stars, I would. She helped us with our very energetic 2 year old son and he clicked with her immediately. It usually takes him some time to warm up to new people and he is definitely a mommy and daddy boy, but when he...
Jasmine B.
5.0
(4)
Hi Parents! My Name Is Donesha! Im A Young Energetic Dependable Person! I Lovingly Cooked, Cleaned, Played With, Transported, Educated, And Cared For Children Between The Ages Of 3 Weeks Up To 8 Years Old. Ive Tutored And Assisted Them With Assignments For Subjects Like Math, Science, Reading, Art, And History. Carefully...
Donesha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is excellent. Very kind and warm! She can set your heart at ease the minute she walks in the door! She is very entertaining and professional."
LaNetta H.
Amanda B.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Amanda and I am 29. I am an experienced childcare professional with a background in Montessori teaching. I love hands on activities that help your child's development. I am bilingual fluent in Spanish.
I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time outside, reading, crafting and playing games.
I have...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda is the best! She’s always present and active with my 3 kids! When they know she’s watching them they shout “camp nana” (my son couldn’t say Amanda so he called her nana).
She’s kind, fun, and so nurturing! I know my kids are in great hands when Amanda is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I worked as a bilingual literacy educator for 5 years and college level writing instructor for 2. I also have 3 additional years of one on one tutoring experience and 3 years of elementary level teaching. I speak Spanish and can help you improve your English or Spanish at any level! I hold a Master's of Arts in Teaching English...
5.0
"You can always count on Melony to be prepared, organized and knowledgeable on any subject that is being taught.
She has a heart for children and has wanted to teach as young as 5 years of age when she was in kindergarten.
She is soft spoken, kind, gentle and very...
Mariette C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Shene (pronounced like Jenna but with a "sh" instead of the j). In my free time, I love to garden, read, watch movies, and spend time with my family which consists of my husband, my parents, two sisters and a brother who I helped raise. My niece and nephew are the light of my life and I love to spend time with them as...
Shene can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Shene babysat my two children (2 and 5) for a few hours and they absolutely loved her! They keep asking when they’ll get to hangout with her again. Will definitely be using her for all our babysitting and nannying needs in the future. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Heidi, I am 22 years old and I currently live in Grandview, MO. I have been working with children for about 12 years for various families, with children of varying ages. I am CPR, AED and First Aid certified. Aside from traditional babysitting and nannying, I have also been the primary caretaker for infants and young...
Heidi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heidi does a great job and my kids love her! I definitely recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I spent many years caring for my nieces over winter and summer breaks and now work as a substitute teacher for a public elementary school (Pre-K - 6th grade) and an employee early childhood center for a large regional health system. As a sitter/nanny, I care for children of all ages, including infants, for date nights,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany was on time and took great care of our infant. Would highly recommend. "
Care member
Debra K.
Kansas City, MO
$19-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
Nanny Looking For A Long Term Full Time Position In Denver Metro Area
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years home child care experience, Early Childhood Education Classes and 8 years experience as a Nanny. I believe that the care of children is the most important thing we can do in life. There is no greater joy than knowing that you have instilled in a child the quest for knowledge, the concept of a conscience; right...
Debra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Debbie K. joined our family in 2018 when our daughter was 3 months old. She is the baby whisperer! Our daughter was always thrilled to see her in the mornings before we left for work and we always felt confident that she was being taken care of at the highest...
Jamie G.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Amelia, I'm 28, and mom to a wonderful 14-month-old boy B. I have been a nanny for most of my life since I was 15. I took a break when I had my baby.
I was hoping to find the right family who needed care 2-3 days a week, between Monday-Thursday, and was alright with me bringing B with me to their home.
I...
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia cared for our twins and older sibling with ease. She was punctual, reliable, and professional. We got to know her at our local pool and I saw how she engaged with kids. She is always smiling and she goes-with-the-flow showing her laid back nature. The next...
Kelly B.
Justine P.
Mission, KS
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently a special education teacher in the Kansas City, KS school district for early childhood! In August 2017 I earned my masters degree in special education and during that time I tutored children and worked part time with children in a variety of settings, including private school settings, public school settings, and...
5.0
"Justine was absolutely amazing with my 3rd grader. She has "out of the box" ideas that really helped my daughter to grasp math concepts that she hadn't been able to before. I would recommend Justine time and time again!!"
Misha S.
Angela C.
Kansas City, MO
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced House Manager/Nanny Looking For A Before/after School Family And MORE!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm AVAILABLE **Mon(6a-830a/1p-8p) Tue(6a-8p) Wed(6a-830a/1p-530p) Thurs(6a-8p) Fri(6a-6p)**
My Wednesday evening class starts at 6pm, so I would need to leave by 530 p.m. depending on your area.
I've cared for adults/children of all ages including infants, toddlers, grade school, middle school kiddos and those with...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angie was great with our 6-year-old and we look forward to hiring her again soon."
Care member
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 10 and am in my 30's now! I have taught theater to children for many years and am currently teaching kids reading skills remotely.
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and creative!
I love working with kids because they're just trying to figure out this world we live in! I love helping them explore the world around them and how they fit into it.
In a childcare capacity, I have experience from newborn (I did overnights so mom and dad could...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Independence, MO
Chelsea K.
5.0
Chelsea was a pleasure and our son loved her! I'd absolutely recommend her.
- Lindsay M.
Julia R.
5.0
Julia has worked with my three kids over the last year and has been incredible. I have two with ADD that she very accurately evaluated, then put together a lesson plan that has all of my kids on a path to success. She knows the ins and outs of the software that is used in our district which is...
- Jennifer K.
Shanice W.
5.0
Ms. Shanice is AMAZING! If I can give her 100 stars, I would. She helped us with our very energetic 2 year old son and he clicked with her immediately. It usually takes him some time to warm up to new people and he is definitely a mommy and daddy boy, but when he was able to bond with her...
- Jasmine B.
Donesha T.
5.0
FABULOUS!!! She is so incredibly professional, polite, engaged, fun and interactive - our LO absolutely thrives with her care!
- Leslie S.
Amanda B.
5.0
Amanda is truly so amazing with my daughter. My daughter is a naturally timid and pretty attached, and Amanda has always made her feel so comfortable and safe. Now she asks to see Amanda and spend time with her! We’re very thankful for Amanda and how well she loves our girl.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Independence, MO
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Independence, MO?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Independence, MO on Care.com will cost an average of $13.33 per hour as of November 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Independence, MO?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Independence, MO. You can search for candidates by their distance from Independence and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Independence that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Independence, MO?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Independence have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Independence, MO?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Independence, MO, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Independence, MO can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.